DadF said:If it's the tree on the left in the first pic then you have a nasty on your hands. Looks like it is also hollow with an open fissure all the way up. Looks like there will be very little area for hinge wood on the heavy side of the tree. Also would be advisable to wrap the trunk above where you cut with a chain or heavy duty strap to keep the tree from "barber chairing" or splitting up the trunk.
DadF said:I hate to get to into detail without seeing first hand. Just too much can go wrong. That tree is going to fall in the direction of the lean. The only thing you can attempt to do is guide to one side or the other depending on where you want it. If it was me I would attempt to drop it right on the open path. Don't know what you mean by cutting from inside the crack. Do you know anyone in the area that is experienced at felling trees? For your own safety it might be wise to get someone with some experience at this. There is just so much that can wrong with this even though it's not that big of a tree.
glens said:Hey, I said maybe. I'm only about 45 minutes south of you, but it would take me most of 2½ hours to get there myself. In any event, it doesn't seem extremely urgent...
Glen
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